XP Right Click dialog box

[Garrett]

Both my son and I are running 2+GHz P4M laptops. When he
right clicks on any of C:, D:, E:, the dialog box is
populated in about 2 seconds.

When I do the same, it can take anywhere from 10 to 15
seconds to populate the dialog box.

Any suggestions please?

 

[Garrett]

Thanks Indigo.

The machine is OEM -Toshiba 5220, 2 weeks old. Defrag'd,
restored, all software & data re-installed.

Will try diagnosis and memory tomorra.

Thanks again.